"With a similar style and penchant for undeniable hooks and melodies, the younger Ford reveals he is far more than the son of a great musician- he is one in his own right. In ten short tracks, the singer/guitarist gives listeners more than some acts are able to turn in with double the material on their hands... Elijah Ford might be forging his first few miles down the solo artist highway with Upon Waking, but he has certainly done so with all the necessary supplies. There can only be similar satisfaction down the road." - IAN RICE, HITTIN THE NOTE MAGAZINE on UPON WAKING

"With a voice that has shades of Rufus Wainwright, he slurs with a pop sensibility, made all the more crispy with well-smacked drums back behind him... A gallant sideways performer, Elijah seems to take nothing for granted. The songs roll past in marvelous form. All caught up with the stray potency of his lead vocals. Beneath which the guitar suffuses into chorus splinters." - LYLE BROOKS, FORT LIVE on ELIJAH FORD @ MAGNOLIA MOTOR LOUNGE Feb 2012